SBS Hindi

In this latest SBS Hindi bulletin: Australia debates the Religious Discrimination Bill as LGBTQI+ communities and people with disability voice their concerns; Indian Supreme Court resumes physical hearings; Australia's women cricket team on their way to win the Ashes undefeated and more.

Amit Maheshwari, Tax Partner at AKM Global, has analysed India's Union Budget for 2022-23 for SBS Hindi. Mr Maheshwari said the Indian government has capped the surcharge on long-term capital gains tax on property and unlisted shares at 15 per cent. Mr Maheshwari said earlier the surcharge could go up to 37 per cent depending on a person's income. He said this will benefit everyone, including non-resident Indians (NRIs) and overseas citizens of India (OCI) who invest heavily or have properties in India. Listen to the podcast to know more about the benefits announced for NRIs and OCIs announced in Budget.

All double-vaccinated international travellers with valid visas will be allowed to enter Australia from 21 February. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced this after a meeting of the government's national security committee held on 7 February. Check out this podcast for the latest information on international borders as well as how states are re-establishing businesses, schools, and individuals.

In this latest SBS Hindi bulletin: Australia announces the opening of its international borders from 21 February after almost two years of closure; India approves single dose COVID-19 vaccine, 'Sputnik light' for restricted use; Justin Langer resigns from his position of Australia's cricket coach and more.